Apply to be a Specialist at Online Optimism

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Applications Open Until Thursday, October 15th, 2020

This is a lengthy application with unique questions that will appear after you have chosen which Specialist departments you’re interested in. We recommend reviewing them before beginning the application. You may also click Save and Continue Later at the bottom at any time, to be provided with a link that will let you continue at a later time (or from a different device) with the previously entered information. We look forward to reviewing your application!

More Information on the Specialist Program

Winter/Spring 2020 New Orleans Specialists can apply for 1 of 5 Departments:

Digital Design
Digital Ads/SEM/Google Ads.
Web Development
Social Media
Content Marketing / SEO

Hi, we're Online Optimism. What's your name?*
First Last
If you'd like to go by something other than your first name, please let us know below.
What are your pronouns?*
Ex. "he, him, his," “she, her, hers”, “they, them, theirs"
What's Your Email?*
So important we'll need you to confirm it too!
Enter Email Confirm Email
Phone Number?*
A Note About COVID-19 & Our Spring Program

Much like you, we do not know what to expect during the first five months of 2021, due to COVID-19. Here's what we do know:
- We ran our Summer and Fall 2020 Specialist programs entirely remotely. While not the ideal situation, we feel (and our Specialist surveys confirm) that it has gone well.
- We will 100% be running our Specialist program in 2021.
- The Spring Specialist program may be entirely remote, entirely in-office, or a mixture of the two.
- We will likely not be to able confirm which it is until December, long after we've made decisions on selected applicants for the Spring.
Therefore, before applying, please be aware that you may work in-office, or entirely remotely, or a mix of the two, and we're confident that it'll be a great program whichever way to proceeds.
I Confirm That I'm Excited to Be A Specialist For However the Program Proceeds
To be considered, you must check all three boxes below.
- Yes, I can work entirely remotely during Spring, 2021.
- Yes, I can work at Online Optimism's New Orleans offices, should it be safe to do so.
- Yes, I can work both remotely and in-office, should the situation call for that.
Which Specialist Position Are You Applying For?*
You can read more about our Specialist Specializations here.
Have a Second Specialization You're Interested In?
We understand you might have a lot of passions! Let us know if there's a second department you'd like to be considered for. You do not have to apply for two positions if you don't want to.
Let's get to know you! What's your LinkedIn URL or personal website?*
Do You Have a Preferred Start / End Date for Your Specialist Period?*
Winter / Spring Specialists typically begin work in early January, and continue into early May. We ask for at least 12 weeks, but recommend 16 weeks.
What is Your Weekly Availability?*
Our Specialists work 20 - 35 hours per week, between the hours of 9AM - 5PM, Monday - Friday. For Winter/Spring Specialists, there is a strong preference for applicants that can work 25 - 35 hours per week.
What's your life like currently, education/work related?*
A couple sentences will be fine.
Why do you want to be a Specialist at Online Optimism?
Please tell us about a superb piece of content marketing put out by a company in 2020 and why it was so exceptional.
1-2 paragraphs will be fine.
Why might an online retailer selling shoes choose to use Google advertisements over social media advertisements?
1-2 paragraphs will be fine.
Please tell us about an amazing piece of social media marketing put out by a company in 2020, and why it was so good.
1-2 paragraphs will be fine.
Please tell us about a beautiful digital design you've seen created in 2020, and why it was so effective.
1-2 paragraphs will be fine.
Please provide us with a website that you find both effective, and beautiful, and reasons you believe it is both of those things.
1-2 paragraphs will be fine.
Please list any marketing / design tools, or coding languages, you have experience with.
If you have certifications, here's where to put them.
We love files! See below for what to upload here.
We require you to upload at least a resume.

Your answers above are always more helpful than an actual cover letter, so please don't worry about writing one - it's not needed.

If you're applying for Digital Design or Web Development, we require a portfolio (if your website link above has a portfolio, you don't need to attach one here.)

If you're applying for Content Marketing / SEO or Social Media, we require you to upload a writing sample (if your website link has one, you don't need to attach one here.)

Of course, we also accept GIFs. They're not required, but who doesn't love receiving GIFs?

10 file & 50 MB maximum. If the file uploader gives you trouble, you can also email your items to [email protected] with your name and we'll add them to your application manually.
Drop files here or

Accepted file types: pdf, doc, docx, jpg, png, xls, xlsx, gif, jpeg, webm.
If you don't make the cut this time, want to be notified about future opportunities?*
No hard feelings if it's a no, promise!
- Yes, email me future internships & career openings.
- Yes, but I only want to hear about careers (not Specialist positions.)
- No thanks, this is the only opportunity I wanted.
Would You Like to Receive Online Optimism's Monthly Newsletter?
It's typically full of our latest content, news about digital marketing, and other things that make us more optimistic! We also have a goal of inbox zero, so it's not held against you if you don't check the below.
- Yes, Please Subscribe Me
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Please wait up to 30 seconds after clicking “submit.” Your files may take some time to upload. If you have any issues, please let us know at [email protected].

Equal Opportunity

Our goal is to provide an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and Optimists. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, marital status, age, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic information, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other status protected under federal, state, or local law. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit and business need.

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Applications Open Until Thursday, October 15th, 2020

Winter/Spring 2020 New Orleans Specialists can apply for 1 of 5 Departments:

A Note About COVID-19 & Our Spring Program

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